Synonyms:
Disulfide, di-2-propenyl; Allyl disulfide; DADS; Dithia-1,7-octadiene; Garlicin. One of the three principal low molecular weight haptens of garlic. Allylpropyl disulfide and allicin are the other allergens.
Uses:
This is a compound present in garlic and has an 'anti-mitotic potential' against colon neoplastic lesions. It is used to determine activity in human colon tumour cells.